When it comes to undertaking large M&A transactions, it seems that it is often better to be lucky than good, or in the right place at the right time.

Whether they're structuring deals to conserve cash, reduce operating costs, or liquidate a business, CFOs have real estate at the front of their minds.

The World Is Curved: Hidden Dangers to the Global Economy author David Smick provides insight into the economic crisis and explains its impact on businesses and finance executives outside the financial services sector.

The resources that many companies need to cover seasonal shortfalls and temporary payment imbalances have become harder to find in just the last few weeks. Finance executives are circling the wagons.

Why the Treasury Secretary could play a central and perhaps historic role in helping Wall Street sober up.

From Sears Roebuck to Monsanto to American Express, CFO Gary Crittenden pretty much wrote the book on finance transformation. One job change and five tough quarters later, the book may need a sequel. In this exclusive interview, Citigroup's seasoned CFO explains what makes his latest transformation unlike any other.

John McCain and Barack Obama both want to introduce a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions. A PricewaterhouseCoopers report looks at the implications for corporate financial statements.

Think of it as an opportunity to reconstitute your business, when old debts can be extinguished and new fortunes can be made. Kirk Blair and Anthony Sasso of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services explain how "fresh start" accounting is helping businesses view the glass as half-filled.